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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 900.24 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 900.24 and 383.88 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 900.24 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/900.24 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 900.24 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 345,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,584.13/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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